The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

Without Woodstock, There'd Be No ID.Buzz

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz might come from Germany, but it may not exist if not for what happened in Bethel, New York over half a century ago.

Motor1 · Mar 11, 2025

Lamborghini’s EV Will Be Its Most Powerful Model Ever

Lamborghini is still set on launching its first electric vehicle by 2030, and it could have up to 2,000 horsepower on tap when it arrives. That’s what Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said in a recent interview, revealing that the EV will ride on a special platform developed by Porsche…

Motor1 · Mar 11, 2025

Volkswagen Profits Hit As High Costs, China Woes Weigh

German auto giant Volkswagen said Tuesday its annual profits nosedived during a torrid year that saw Europe's top carmaker increasingly struggle with high production costs and fierce Chinese competition.

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025

VW Design Boss Confirms Buttons Coming Back: 'It's A Car, Not A Phone'

Manufacturers are slowly starting to listen to what car journalists and owners have been complaining about for almost a decade: Cramming all the car’s functions into a touchscreen is an inferior solution to having dedicated physical controls for key tasks.

InsideEVs · Mar 7, 2025

Volkswagen's Fix for 177,000 Fire-Prone Cars Is Ridiculously Simple

Volkswagen has recalled 177,493 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs, all from the 2024 and 2025 model years. There's a problem with the plastic engine cover that could possibly cause it to contact hot areas on the engine. This can lead to melting in certain locations and, in some cases,…

Motor1 · Mar 7, 2025

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S: We've Got One For The Week, What Do You Want To Know?

Back in 2023, Volkswagen showed off the U.S. version of the electric van meant to pay homage to the classic Type-2 Volkswagen Bus of the 1960s. With it came marketing materials that conjured up ideas of surfing on the beach and living a free-spirit lifestyle. In reality, man of these…

InsideEVs · Mar 6, 2025

Volkswagen Is Suing a Dealership Over Poor Sales

A Volkswagen dealer in New York might not be part of the franchise much longer. Volkswagen of America (VWoA) has sued Prestige Imports for its poor sales performance, and the automaker is looking to end its dealer agreement with the retailer. According to the complaint, Prestige has cost the automaker…

Motor1 · Mar 6, 2025

Volkswagen’s ID EVs faltered in the U.S.—now it’s banking on a revived American brand

As EV sales cool, VW looks to defunct brand Scout for U.S. growth.

Fortune · Mar 6, 2025

Nissan Could Nab Foxconn Exec For Its New CEO

Nissan's falling out with Honda was just as unexpected as talks of its potential merger. Yet, somehow, it felt inevitable—neither brand seemed interested in a true 50/50 partnership. Soon, rumors arose that the deal was to avoid a hostile takeover from Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. Ironically, Nissan may now tap a…

InsideEVs · Mar 6, 2025

Volkswagen Played 'Under Pressure' At a Car's Debut

The reveal event of a new car is organized down to the smallest detail, especially when you've been in the car-making game as long as Volkswagen has. There's no room for hiccups when rolling out what could be a vital model for the company's future. Although the ID. Every1 concept's…

Motor1 · Mar 6, 2025